Rigor Tortoise

The RT Year in Review: Paul Natonek

We asked Rigor Tortoise to answer some questions about 2009.  We’ll be posting the answers throughout the week.

Today we hear from Santa, Mr. Paul Natonek:

Write one sentence that sums up your 2009.

Jay Cutler has a league leading 26 interceptions.

What was your favorite memory on set with Rigor Tortoise this year?

Running down the beach holding on to a giant squid tentacle, with Justin Johnson on the other end, while the sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean.  Happy times.

What was your favorite memory on stage with Rigor Tortoise this year?

Almost passing out during a staring contest with Adam Karell.  That was a good one.  Or any time Greg Castle is onstage.

What is something from pop culture (books, movies, songs, etc.) that inspired you in 2009?

The Twilight Saga, because it continued.  And I would like to continue in the near future.

Rigor Tortoise excluded, what was the best internet video you saw in 2009? I don’t watch any internet videos other than Rigor Tortoise.  I think I saw one. It was called Cake Farts, but to save you all, I’m not going to put down a link.

Favorite mistake/lesson learned from 2009?

Watching “Cake Farts”

Favorite Rigor Tortoise fan interaction from this year?

Eric Yang telling me at the bar at IO West that he really enjoyed our shows, and wished we performed more often than once or twice a month.  That made me feel pretty darn good.

Favorite live show you saw in 2009?

Steve Shane in the basement of the Viper Room.  I realized that I am surrounded by some very talented people.

What are you most looking forward to in 2010?

Having lots of sex with many random partners.

If you could change one thing about 2009 what would it be?

I wouldn’t care so much about the Chicago Bears and I wouldn’t let it ruin the beginning of my week every time they lost.

What animal were you in 2009 and what animal do you plan to be in 2010?

In 2009, I was an old lion.  Sitting in the Serengeti, happy content, but not really doing a whole lot of hunting.  In 2010, I plan on reinventing myself as a no holds barred, take charge kind of Great White Shark.  In 2010 , you better hope you’re not a seal, cuz i will breach on your ass so fast, you won’t know what hit you.